Last French hostage in Mali released: HollandeParis, Dec 9 : French Preisdent Francois Hollande Tuesday announced that the last remaining French hostage in the hands of Al Qaeda's north African arm, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), has been freed.

Most French voters reject Hollande's economic policy: PollParis, Dec 8 : A large majority of French voters opposed President Francois Hollande's economic roadmap which he claimed would kickstart a feeble economic growth and create enough jobs for millions of job-seekers, according to a survey released Monday.

Hollande suspends Mistral carriers' delivery to RussiaParis, Nov 25 : French President Francois Hollande Tuesday decided to suspend the delivery of the first of two Mistral helicopter carriers to Russia "until further notice", because of the continued crisis in Ukraine which could put the region's security at risk.

France identifies two of its citizens among IS membersSydney, Nov 19 (EFE) French President Francois Hollande Wednesday confirmed that his country's authorities have identified two French citizens among those who appeared in a video of Islamic State (IS) Sunni radical group in Syria.

Hollande's ex preparing for media blitz in BritainParis, Nov 18 : Valerie Trierweiler, the ex-girlfriend of French President Francois Hollande, is preparing for a media blitz in Britain to promote the English version of her tell-all account of their affair, French newspaper Le Parisien reported Tuesday.

India, France keen to enhance economic co-operationBrisbane, Nov. 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande expressed keenness to further bolster the economic ties between the two nations during their meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit here on Saturday.

Hollande, Merkel ask Putin to allow drones on Ukraine borderParis, Oct 31 : French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to facilitate the deployment of drones to supervise the truce in the pro-Russian separatist territories in eastern Ukraine.

France to boost security measures after hostage killingParis, Sep 25 : French President Francois Hollande Thursday called for reinforcement of security measures in public places and raising of vigilance after the Islamic State (IS) Sunni radical group threatened to attack French citizens and interests and one of its linked group beheaded a French ...

France hopes Iran n-talks yields final agreementParis, Sep 24 : French President Francois Hollande Tuesday expressed hope that Western leaders' negotiations with Iran over its nuclear plan will lead to a lasting compromise to lift sanctions against Tehran.

France plans further air strikes against IS: PresidentParis, Sep 19 : French jet fighters would continue airstrikes against militants of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq in the coming days in a bid to help restore security in Iraq, French President Francois Hollande said Friday.

France launches first airstrikes against IS in IraqParis, Sep 19 : France's President Francois Hollande said Friday French jets have launched first airstrikes against the Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq where they seized major towns and threatened the region's security.

Majority rule out re-election of French presidentParis, Sep 18 : Nearly nine out of 10 French people do not want President Francois Hollande to win another term in office in the next elections set for 2017, according to a survey released by Paris-Match magazine

French government faces key confidence voteParis, Sep 16 : The French Socialist government faces a key parliamentary confidence vote Tuesday as the country battles political and economic crises and with President Francois Hollande's popularity at a record low.

Hollande calls for unity, global response to IS threatsParis, Sep 15 : French President Francois Hollande said Monday that the fight against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group required a global response which must come from the Iraqis themselves, while demanding the unity and support of the international community.

France to join airstrikes against IS: Iraq PMBaghdad, Sep 12 : Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Friday that French President Francois Hollande has promised to take part in the airstrikes against militants of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.

Fighting IS: France extends support to IraqBaghdad, Sep 12 : French President Francois Hollande Friday met Iraq's new leaders in Baghdad and pledged his support to Iraq in the fight against terrorism, media reported.